Torque Converter Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Subaru Outback and 2006 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the transmission assembly from vehicle body. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Automatic Transmission Assembly. >
Pull out the torque converter and oil pump shaft horizontally.
NOTE:
- Be sure not to scratch the inside of bushing in oil pump shaft.
- Be careful that the oil pump shaft may drawn out simultaneously.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Torque Converter Clutch And Oil Pump Shaft
Remove the oil pump shaft from torque converter as necessary.